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Jordan Bell Plays Key Defensive Role In Game 7 vs Houston Rockets

By Justin Phillips

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 24: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts on the bench with Nick Young #6, Jordan Bell, and Quinn Cook #4 during Game Five against the San Antonio Spurs of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 24: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts on the bench with Nick Young #6, Jordan Bell, and Quinn Cook #4 during Game Five against the San Antonio Spurs of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Jordan Bell is headed to the NBA Finals in his first NBA Season.

Jordan Bell worked on his Defensive game while he was an Oregon Duck, and has improved his game in his first NBA season. He was well known for the alley-oop pass as a Duck and thrilled fans and teammates with an alley-oop off the backboard to himself earlier this season with the Golden State Warriors.

On Monday night, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, Jordan Bell stepped up on Defense against James Harden helping Golden State to their fourth straight NBA Finals appearance in a 101-92 win at Houston. The Rockets were able to game plan against Bell somewhat and Harden took advantage on several occasions, but in the end, it was Golden State that moved on.

Bell picked up two personal fouls. He saw 16 minutes on the floor and pulled down 5 rebounds, a steal, and a block.

Steph Curry helped Golden State to a 33 point third quarter and Jordan Bell had a role in a key play to give the Warriors a lead. Bell took the pass from Curry and gave it right back – but between his legs. Curry hit a three-pointer off the pass for a 64-61 lead.

Even though Jordan Bell is not a Starter, Head Coach Steve Kerr is playing him in key spots and giving him minutes. He is an active part of the team and the first former Oregon Duck to head to the NBA Finals in his first season in the league.

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Game 1 of the NBA Finals is set for Thursday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Golden State Warriors(6 pm PT, ABC)

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